Update on the fake wasp nestsNoreen Crone-Findlay designed a crocheted fake wasp nest to keep the beasties at bay, and her husband has turned one in wood. Here’s the update on how the wasp away’s are working:

Saturday, May 17, 2008

I'm sorry about the lack of posting this week - but when you check out my link from Tangled Thread, I think you'll see why! I've been elbow deep in hand-sewing, but it's done and I'll be back this week with a brand-new tutorial and free pattern!

Friday, May 16, 2008

102_123504_079022202809.jpg, originally uploaded by meow8dotcom.I love seeing people who include their animals in their wedding ceremony. One of my dogs ended up being our honorary ring-bearer when my DH & I got married last summer! We decided to leave the parrot at home though - I didn't think that she would make a very good flower girl...

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Are you looking for an easy, inexpensive, handmade wedding favor? How about little painted wooden boxes? The box I painted for this sample cost a grand total of $1.50 at my local craft store (the big one that starts with the letter "M"). Paint? $3.50 per bottle... plus a little time. You can monogram the boxes or decoupage them to match your wedding theme.

Make Yourself a Giant CheckNo, Eileen doesn't tell you to click on this link and win a million dollars. She tells you how to create a giant check for presentation.

Mixed Media Earth Friendly Woven DollsThis week, Noreen Crone-Findlay finished weaving a very special doll, 'The Earth Listener Angel Doll'. She's uploaded photos of the making of the doll, as well as pics of some of her other mixed media woven dolls. The links are on:

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